San Buenaventura (Ventura), California, CA

Places to go in San Buenaventura (Ventura)

42 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Paradise Pantry

Food & Drink

Paradise Pantry

Gourmet small plates, sandwiches & wines in a rustic-chic setting with a small upscale market.

222 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001, USA

Poinsettia Plaza

Shopping

Poinsettia Plaza

4687 Telephone Rd, Ventura, CA 93003, USA

Prospect Coffee Roasters

Food & Drink

Prospect Coffee Roasters

92 S Laurel St, Ventura, CA 93001, USA

Rumfish y Vino

Nightlife

Rumfish y Vino

Buzzy gastropub featuring Central American plates & inventive cocktails, along with a stylish patio.

34 N Palm St, Ventura, CA 93001, USA

Salzer's Records

Shopping

Salzer's Records

5777 Valentine Rd, Ventura, CA 93003, USA

San Buenaventura State Beach

Outdoors

San Buenaventura State Beach

Family-friendly state beach with picnic sites, a parking lot, snack bar, bike paths & rental shop.

901 San Pedro St, Ventura, CA 93001, USA

Serra Cross

Arts & Culture

Serra Cross

Time-tested wooden cross with a storied past, nearby hiking trails & panoramic hilltop water views.

Father Serra Cross, Ventura, CA 93001, USA

Simones Coffee and Tea

Food & Drink

Simones Coffee and Tea

7818 Telegraph Rd, Ventura, CA 93004, USA

Social Tap Ventura

Food & Drink

Social Tap Ventura

Upscale American grub like burgers, chili & wings, plus craft beer & happy hour in a vibrant space.

1105 S Seaward Ave, Ventura, CA 93001, USA

Steckel Park

Outdoors

Steckel Park

8080 Mistletoe Rd, Santa Paula, CA 93060, USA

The Cave

Food & Drink

The Cave

Bustling New American eatery/bar featuring small plates & a wine tasting machine in a cozy ambiance.

4435 McGrath St Unit 301, Ventura, CA 93003, USA

The Saloon Ventura

Nightlife

The Saloon Ventura

456 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001, USA

The Victorian Tavern

Nightlife

The Victorian Tavern

Unique hangout with eclectic bar bites & specialty drinks, plus live music & a patio with fire pits.

211 E Santa Clara St, Ventura, CA 93001, USA

Thille Park

Outdoors

Thille Park

Open city park with a moving sculpture aimed at kids & a children's playground as well as lawns.

5350 Thille St, Ventura, CA 93003, USA

Ventura Botanical Gardens

Outdoors

Ventura Botanical Gardens

Botanical gardens offering guided & themed tours amid 160+ plant species, plus city & ocean views.

567 Poli St, Ventura, CA 93001, USA

Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center

Arts & Culture

Ventura County Fairgrounds and Event Center

Spacious facility offers a varied schedule of events including bands, motor sports & even the rodeo.

10 E Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001, USA

Ventura Harbor Village

Shopping

Ventura Harbor Village

Waterfront retail complex with specialty boutiques & restaurants offering sunset & ocean views.

1583 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura, CA 93001, USA

Water's Edge Restaurant and Bar

Food & Drink

Water's Edge Restaurant and Bar

Elegant waterfront bar & grill with a piano bar & scenic views, specializing in steak & seafood.

1510 Anchors Way, Ventura, CA 93001, USA